William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
Mazda CX-9 vs Mazda CX-8
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2022 Mazda CX-9 - Sport
2.5 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $45,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2023 Mazda CX-8 - Touring
2.5 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $47,390
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
Sport
Variant
Touring
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
170kW / 420Nm
Power and torque
140kW / 252Nm
691km
889km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
7
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
691km
889km
Power
170kW at 5000 rpm
Power
140kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
420Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
252Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
11.0 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
197g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
187g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
5075 mm
Length
4900 mm
Height
1747 mm
Height
1720 mm
Width
1969 mm
Width
1840 mm
Ground clearance unladen
222 mm
Ground clearance unladen
200 mm
Front track
1663 mm
Front track
1596 mm
Rear track
1663 mm
Rear track
1599 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Boot space
230 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
4147 kg
Kerb weight
3966 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2505 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2360 kg
Tare weight
1835 kg
Tare weight
1753 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Braked towing capacity
1800 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Front tyres
225/65 R17 102H
Front rims
8.0x18
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Rear tyres
225/65 R17 102H
Rear rims
8.0x18
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
16°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
21.1°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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